Retreat Farm
Barn / Farm in Brattleboro, VT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $9k–$15k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: Brattleboro, Vermont
Located on traditional Abenaki homelands at the confluence of the West and Connecticut Rivers in Brattleboro, Vermont, Retreat Farm encompasses 500 acres of conserved forests, farmlands, trails, and waterways. The main indoor event space is the renovated, 190-year-old North Barn, which features cathedral ceilings, exposed hand-hewn wooden beams, rough-sawn wood walls, and oil-finished hemlock flooring. The barn opens onto Farmhouse Square, a grassy one-acre common, while outdoor spaces include Overlook Meadow and a woodland clearing called The Fiddlehead. The venue hosts up to 200 guests for a seated reception or 500 standing, with couples required to arrange external catering and purchase separate bar packages. Rental packages include exclusive use of the venue from 8 AM to 10 PM on the day of the event, access to two wedding suites—the Green Room/Lounge and the Farmhouse Suite—along with hand-crafted farm tables, wooden banquet chairs, an integrated sound system, lawn games, and coordination support.
Food
Catering is not provided by the venue. Couples must select and hire their own external catering services.
Packages
- Venue Only: Rental fee ranges from $4,000 to $8,500 depending on the season and day of the week.
Includes: Exclusive use of venue from 8 AM to 10 PM on the day of your event, Access to two wedding suites (Green Room/Lounge and Farmhouse Suite), Hand-crafted farm tables and wooden banquet chairs for up to 200 guests, Integrated sound system, seasonal outdoor stage, and lawn games, Planning and coordination support including floor plans and day-of vendor coordination
Taxes and fees
- Wedding Shower: $1,000
- Extend Your Event: $1,500
- Welcome Reception: $1,000
- Animal Photos: $500-$750
- Sound Technician: $650
- Golf Cart Escort: $100
- Bar Setup Fee: $750
Good to know
- Selection of at least one bar package is required.
- Standard rental period is 14 hours (8 AM to 10 PM). Overtime is charged at $1,500 per hour.
- Consumption and Cash Bar packages require a $3,500 minimum; a $750 setup fee is deducted from the refund if the minimum is not met.
- Catering is not provided on-site; couples must hire external vendors.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Retreat Farm cost?
Based on Retreat Farm's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $9,500–$15,000. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.
How many guests can Retreat Farm hold?
Retreat Farm can host up to 200 guests seated, or 500 for a standing reception.
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